Yep, that's snow on the mountains...
Friday, November 29, 2019
Day after Thanksgiving...still giving thanks
Today is one of those days that you can barely concentrate because the beauty surrounding you keeps calling, "look at my magnificence."
Yep, that's snow on the mountains...
Yep, that's snow on the mountains...
Sunday, November 17, 2019
A perfect Sunday with friends...
My favorite kind of day...good food and company, art and ice cream!
The Lari Pittman show at The Hammer Museum:
The whole gang:
Our classic eyes closed photo - just for Eiko!
The old school art was strange looking after the abstracts that we saw:
Vince's take on modern art:
Ice cream!
SOVA'S THAT'S VOICEOVER EVENT
Speed dating with your demo...
Enjoyed hanging with some of my fellow peeps while doing the Speed Dating Event
Enjoyed hanging with some of my fellow peeps while doing the Speed Dating Event
Friday, November 15, 2019
The Big Giant Head is at it again
Just because Gav Gnatovich is teaching in Ohio doesn't stop me from being a guest director for his "Acting for Animators" class.
Vince's photograph of Julia Louise Dreyfus in the LA Times
What a wonderful surprise to open the Calendar section of the L.A. Times and find a photo of Julia that Vince took at the Emmy/HBO Party. Above the fold baby!
Sunday, November 10, 2019
A fun Saturday VO Workshop with LOTS of kids
Had a good time with Alicia Beekman and these kiddos during our DDO Animation VO Acting workshop. This is the 6 to 11 year old crew.
This is our 11 to 18 year old talents.
Hi atop Kast Media in Hollywood. Feels like you're flying when you're up there.
This is our 11 to 18 year old talents.
Hi atop Kast Media in Hollywood. Feels like you're flying when you're up there.
NJ and Philadelpia trip October 2019 - Family visit and Mark's birthday bash
It was great to get out of town and visit with my family for a few days and then make my way to Philadelphia for Mark's big disco birthday bash. We've only been talking about this party for ten years so I was pretty psyched that the time had finally arrived.
The first thing I noticed when I woke up in New Jersey? Green and reds and orange and yellow. Living in California kind of starves you for color, my eyes and spirit were stimulated by the beautiful colors.
Day #1: Get thee to Princeton
The campus was looking gorgeous all cloaked in reds and oranges. The sun was shining and the air crisp but not cold. Perfect.
We went to the Princeton Museum and I was impressed by their collection. Here's a few favs:
Jasper Johns:
After the museum we walked by the water where the rowing team houses their boats. I love this picture of my Aunt Joann and Uncle Ross:
We met my cousin Michael at a yummy Japanese restaurant called Aja.
Then on our way home stopped at my cousin Anthony's house to say hello and meet the newest addition to the family (my second cousin) Gabriella:
Day #2:
Started the day by making a bakery run and buying out the place. I can't believe I didn't take a photo of the cannoli's. Damn, they were good and yummy.
Later in the day we met up at my cousin John's home where we had dinner at a delish Greek restaurant in Methuchen and then had a "cousins" party at his house afterwards. It was so good to see everyone! We celebrated Alexandra's 18th birthday! What????
I brought some Vinpix towels with me for gifts. I love the one John is holding up because it says "Johnny's Steak House." Perfect for my super-chef cousin.
Day #3 - Drove to Haddenfield to visit with my Aunt Debbie (who made a delicious squash soup for lunch) and my cousin Elisha at her new house. Gorgeous!
My aunts Joann, Jackie and Debbie:
And my cousin Elisha:
I loved spending time with them all:
We had lunch then took a walk around Haddenfield. What an adorable small town. Very Americana.
Elisha's boys - Lucas and Elliot:
From there I finally made it to Philadelphia! My Aunt Debbie came with me and we drove in to town to meet up with Mark for the big birthday bash. Our hotel (Kimpton Hotel Monaco) was right across the street from Independence Hall and The Liberty Bell. It really put me in a patriotic mood.
We checked in, grabbed Rick, who was also in town for the party and made our way down the street to go see one of the most beautiful pieces of art I've ever seen.
...A Maxfield Parish glass wall made with Tiffany Glass. OMG! You can't even imagine how beautiful this was. (here's a link of more pro photos: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/tiffany-glass-mural-the-dream-garden)
Walking around town:
Later that night we met friends for dinner at a place called, "Fork." Had a yum dinner then went back to the hotel and hung out in the lobby area. There was this sweet little room that was really cozy to hang out and chat:
Debbie and Rick - they hadn't seen each other in about 30 years. Wow! Time flies.
The next day I made it to the Philadelphia Art Museum and enjoyed the art big time. Here's the Rocky steps leading up to the museum. You can't help hearing the Rocky Theme Song as you walk up them:
If you ever want to see me geek out - take me to a good museum. I was so happy!
I remember that we had a copy of this Van Gogh painting in my house when I was growing up:
This was my favorite piece at the museum. It's Picasso's cubist period. I spent a lot of time just staring at this. It was so moving.
Between the modern art and the Impressionist art Donna was a happy girl:
I had lunch with Rick in the Frank Gehry designed dining room at the museum. Then it was time to get back to the hotel and get ready for the big disco birthday bash! We had such a blast. I danced all night and enjoyed the company of friends that I've know for many many years. A big thanks to Mark for being the ring leader and getting us all to Philly for his party. I kept teasing him that we should have had the party in Hawaii but Philadelphia was a blast and I loved every second.
The party was a co-birthday celebration with Mark's cousin Hope.
Billy lives in L.A. but is from Philadelphia.
Mark's hot date. Larry is from Toronto and had flown in for the party.
Disco Party! Check out this short film.
You wouldn't believe the blister I had on my toe from dancing all night. But it was worth it.
The next day we all met downstairs at the hotel restaurant for a brunch and then Rick, Mark and I packed our bags and made our way back to L.A.
A few days later it was Mark's "real" birthday so we had dinner at Kismet for one more celebration. At dinner we started talking about the next big party for Mark's 70th! Yes, we plan parties 10 years in advance :) Vince had to stay home and take care of our animals (really missed him) but he finally got to celebrate with Mark too.
The first thing I noticed when I woke up in New Jersey? Green and reds and orange and yellow. Living in California kind of starves you for color, my eyes and spirit were stimulated by the beautiful colors.
Day #1: Get thee to Princeton
The campus was looking gorgeous all cloaked in reds and oranges. The sun was shining and the air crisp but not cold. Perfect.
We went to the Princeton Museum and I was impressed by their collection. Here's a few favs:
After the museum we walked by the water where the rowing team houses their boats. I love this picture of my Aunt Joann and Uncle Ross:
We met my cousin Michael at a yummy Japanese restaurant called Aja.
Then on our way home stopped at my cousin Anthony's house to say hello and meet the newest addition to the family (my second cousin) Gabriella:
Day #2:
Started the day by making a bakery run and buying out the place. I can't believe I didn't take a photo of the cannoli's. Damn, they were good and yummy.
Later in the day we met up at my cousin John's home where we had dinner at a delish Greek restaurant in Methuchen and then had a "cousins" party at his house afterwards. It was so good to see everyone! We celebrated Alexandra's 18th birthday! What????
Day #3 - Drove to Haddenfield to visit with my Aunt Debbie (who made a delicious squash soup for lunch) and my cousin Elisha at her new house. Gorgeous!
My aunts Joann, Jackie and Debbie:
And my cousin Elisha:
I loved spending time with them all:
We had lunch then took a walk around Haddenfield. What an adorable small town. Very Americana.
Elisha's boys - Lucas and Elliot:
We checked in, grabbed Rick, who was also in town for the party and made our way down the street to go see one of the most beautiful pieces of art I've ever seen.
...A Maxfield Parish glass wall made with Tiffany Glass. OMG! You can't even imagine how beautiful this was. (here's a link of more pro photos: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/tiffany-glass-mural-the-dream-garden)
Walking around town:
Later that night we met friends for dinner at a place called, "Fork." Had a yum dinner then went back to the hotel and hung out in the lobby area. There was this sweet little room that was really cozy to hang out and chat:
Debbie and Rick - they hadn't seen each other in about 30 years. Wow! Time flies.
The next day I made it to the Philadelphia Art Museum and enjoyed the art big time. Here's the Rocky steps leading up to the museum. You can't help hearing the Rocky Theme Song as you walk up them:
I had lunch with Rick in the Frank Gehry designed dining room at the museum. Then it was time to get back to the hotel and get ready for the big disco birthday bash! We had such a blast. I danced all night and enjoyed the company of friends that I've know for many many years. A big thanks to Mark for being the ring leader and getting us all to Philly for his party. I kept teasing him that we should have had the party in Hawaii but Philadelphia was a blast and I loved every second.
Disco Party! Check out this short film.
The next day we all met downstairs at the hotel restaurant for a brunch and then Rick, Mark and I packed our bags and made our way back to L.A.
A few days later it was Mark's "real" birthday so we had dinner at Kismet for one more celebration. At dinner we started talking about the next big party for Mark's 70th! Yes, we plan parties 10 years in advance :) Vince had to stay home and take care of our animals (really missed him) but he finally got to celebrate with Mark too.
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